LimeBike is an economical way to travel around cities, utilizing dockless bike sharing technology. All bikes and scooters have GPS systems tucked away in them, allowing users to track the nearest available vehicle to use. On the electric bikes and scooters, the app also shows how many more miles those can travel before they run out of juice, giving users an option to find a bike that suits them best.
To use, you need to download the LimeBike app on your smartphone (Android or iTunes, links below), have your credit or debit card ready, load your desired amount, and start exploring communities cheaply. Sometimes, using LimeBike can be as cheap as using transit for short trips.
To use, you need to download the LimeBike app on your smartphone (Android or iTunes, links below), have your credit or debit card ready, load your desired amount, and start exploring communities cheaply. Sometimes, using LimeBike can be as cheap as using transit for short trips.
Where and How Much to Rent
Compared to docked bikeshare systems like Ford Go Bike in the San Francisco Bay Area, LimeBike's dockless system gives you the flexibility to travel around without the hassle of finding an available dock once you're done with your trip.
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Rates
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Coverage Area
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Payment options are as follows:
Payment Plan |
Amount |
Features |
Pay-as-You-Go |
$10, $20, $50 |
$20 will give you a $1 coupon $50 will give you a $3 coupon Auto-Reload available Applicable to all bike types |
Pedal Bike Subscription |
$29.95 monthly |
$100 ride credits for pedal bikes per month 50% off each additional bike ride Billed once monthly and auto-renewed Applicable to pedal bikes only |
Below are the going rates for the various bike types on offer:
Vehicle Type |
Start Rate |
Going Rate |
Pedal Bike |
$0 |
$1 every 30 minutes |
Electric Bike or Electric Scooter |
$1 |
$0.15 per minute |
A complete listing of where LimeBike is available can be found here.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, it is available in the following communities:
In the San Francisco Bay Area, it is available in the following communities:
- Alameda County: Alameda, Albany, Oakland
- San Francisco
- San Mateo County: Burlingame, Millbrae, South San Francisco
- Santa Clara County: San Jose
Manual Bike
The original version of LimeBike, these bikes allow riders to travel around town with ease and comfort. Manual pedal bikes are not available in San Jose as a City Ordinance requires the company to deploy electric bikes and scooters instead to reduce theft.
Electric Bike
Branded as Lime-E, these electric bikes have faster traction, better speeds, and a stronger ability to navigate steep hills than the pedal bikes.
Electric Scooter
Branded as Lime-S, these electric scooters allow riders to weave through traffic easily, with a speedometer to check your speed and a battery indicator showing how much life a scooter has left before recharging.